Early Childhood Education Aide 1st Grade (2026-2027) - Internal Candidates

                                                     - Deadline to Apply - Wednesday, June 17th - 

Early Childhood Education Aide

Full-Time, Hourly, Year-round

Summary Description: The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Aide is responsible for working with teachers and students to help facilitate learning in the classroom. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with peers, teachers, and students, have a deep commitment to student achievement, and uphold Grow Academy school culture at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting and reinforcing instruction in the classroom setting 


• Supporting students in their development of academic subjects, communication skills, social skills, self-help skills, motor skills and recreational skills. 


• Communicating with students using language appropriate to the student’s level of understanding. 


• Demonstrate to students the manner in which tasks are performed.


• Assist teacher in supervising students both in and out of the classroom


• Supporting the teacher in a variety of duties including small group instruction, attending to students who need special attention, grading assignments, and other duties as assigned


• Attend regular Professional Development with GA Teachers


• Assist with parent conferences/home visits as needed


• Other related duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required


• A.A. degree or equivalent preferred or coursework in Early Childhood Education


• Familiarity with student achievement data


• Knowledge of different educational software such as Accelerated Learner 


• Experience working with ELL students a plus


• Prior experience in a child-care center is preferred


• Fluency in Spanish preferred                                                                       

Physical Requirements and Work Environment Requirements:
The physical and work environment requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation. 
While performing the essential duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others, including verbally and in writing, to exchange accurate information and perform job-related tasks.
The employee is constantly required to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing), move about the work environment, and use hands and arms to handle, reach, and operate office related equipment.  
The employee is frequently required to push, move, lift or otherwise carry up to 10 pounds and may occasionally be required to push, move, lift or otherwise carry up to 25 pounds.  
This position requires the ability to observe and perceive information, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, necessary to perform job duties such as reviewing documents and supervising students.  The role also requires the ability to perceive and respond to auditory information in the work environment as necessary to perform the essential job functions. 
Work is typically performed in an office environment and may involve school noise.